The video blog or vlog is a relatively new and engaging way to communicate information through two senses, sight and sound. It is the natural evolution of the blog. If you want to experience a great vlog, visit Rocketboom . It is hosted by a perky blond named Amanda Congdon.
The brainchild of Andrew Michael Barton, who writes the show with Congdon, the vlog gives news with an engaging commentary, style and wit. Anything but predictable, Rocketboom serves up local, national & international news, trends in art & pop culture, the quirky and the outright weird, all with a healthy dose of humor. It is part Entertainment Tonight, part Nightly News, part America’s Funniest Home Videos, part the Onion. It airs 3-5 minute videos sent in by the community as well as its numerous video correspondents.
Words do not to it justice. Just go there and take a peek. You’ll go back. Agents who have blogs that they may evolve into vlogs have a great model in Rocketboom.
Rocketboom is a nominee in two categories in the 2006 Webby Awards–Best Use of Video and Best Blog (Cultural/Personal).
